ILR eligibility for Skilled Worker Dependent

[ubikamandal525]

I’m hoping someone can clarify my eligibility for ILR based on my visa timeline.

First entry to the UK: 20 Oct 2020 on ICT Dependant visa (husband was the main ICT applicant).

Husband switched to Skilled Worker visa: April 2021.

I switched to Skilled Worker Dependant visa: 20 Nov 2021.

My husband has already received ILR a week ago

My current Skilled Worker Dependant visa expires on 29 June 2026.

In total, I have been living in the UK for over 5 years with the combination of:
~1 year as ICT Dependant
~4.5 years as Skilled Worker Dependant

My question:
Do I need to extend my Skilled Worker Dependant visa to complete 5 years specifically on that visa, or can I apply directly for ILR now since my total time in the UK as a dependant exceeds 5 years?

Would appreciate guidance from anyone who has had a similar situation or understands the rules well.

Thank you!

[zimba]

Apply for ILR using form SET(O) --> viewtopic.php?t=354739#p2202890

[ubikamandal525]

Apply for ILR using form SET(O) --> viewtopic.php?t=354739#p2202890

Thanks for your reply, Is there any cover letter I need to submit explaining my situation?

Also the link you shared viewtopic.php?t=354739#p2202890 is all about 10 year route.. is it going to be the same for my case? because I am on 5 years route.

Have you seen any cases where someone applied for ILR on 5 years route with the combination of ICT Dependent + Skilled Worker Dependent visa?

Please suggest.

Thanks,
Ubika

[zimba]

It is about the dependants applying for ILR as skilled worker dependants.
The fact that the main applicant could have settled either under the 5 year route or the 10 year long residence is irrelevant